A review by littlebeereads
The Wasp Factory by Iain Banks

adventurous challenging tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.25

I just thought this book was going to be so much more. Very disappointed at the ending. Maybe it would’ve have been more thrilling when it was published but it just seemed to wrap up in the whole shebang of personal dilemma that just didn’t have any impact. The story could’ve gone so much better with having Eric arrive sooner and pushing the boundaries of Franks character. But instead we got nearly a whole chapter talking about Frank being drunk and an awful lot of talk about running. The wasp factory itself was cool though.